October 6, 2020 How can Employers Keep Airport and Airline Workers Safe? Airline workers have always faced risks as they move around large aircrafts, lift heavy baggage, and interact with the public. Since the onset of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, airline workers have been exposed to additional hazards. All employees, including airline workers, have the right to perform their jobs in a safe work environment. Employers are … Read More »
October 1, 2020 Safely Using Portable Generators The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants people to take note: the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning, electrical dangers, and house fires increase after a storm hits. More than 36 million people experience power outages every year, making portable generators a popular choice for powering up their essential appliances while main utility providers are down. … Read More »
September 29, 2020 What are Helpful Safety Tips for Driving During the Fall Season? Studies indicate that most adults in the United States spend eight to 10 hours a week behind the wheel. Motorists who are accustomed to driving may not pause to think about hazards that crop up as seasons change. When summer turns to fall, there are many things that drivers should consider before they go out … Read More »
September 24, 2020 What are Common Power Tool Injuries? Nearly eight million people are employed in the construction industry in the United States, according to Data USA. Many workers rely on power tools every day to perform their job duties. Unfortunately, power tool injuries are all too common. Employers can prevent many injuries if they provide proper training and tool maintenance. Types of Power … Read More »
September 24, 2020 Don’t Forget: September 20-26 is Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week Every year, one of the main goals of Child Passenger Safety Awareness week is to ensure that parents and caregivers across the country are safely buckling up and strapping in their children. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), properly installed car seats reduce the risk of fatal injuries for infants by 71% … Read More »
September 22, 2020 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month This October 1st you may start to see lots of people wearing pink. Why? Because October marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness month, an annual worldwide event that aims to increase support for the awareness, early detection, and treatment of breast cancer. The disease takes the lives of approximately 42,000 women in the U.S. … Read More »
September 18, 2020 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer deaths for American women. When a doctor catches and treats ovarian cancer early, the survival rate hovers around 92%. Sadly, only 15% of ovarian cancer cases are found in Stage 1, or before cancerous tumors have spread throughout the pelvis, abdominal lining, lymph nodes, and other organs. … Read More »
September 18, 2020 Americans Die While Waiting to Have a Social Security Hearing Every year, people who are trying to obtain Social Security income and/or disability benefits (SSI or SSDI) die or experience extreme financial duress without ever reaching a resolution on their claim. According to new data from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), nearly 110,000 Americans died without ever having their claims heard between 2008 and 2019. … Read More »
September 18, 2020 Workplace Standards on Wearing Face Masks Indoors and Outdoors The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has several new standards in place for preventing risks related to COVID-19 transmission in both indoor and outdoor workplaces. COVID-19 is a highly contagious respiratory illness that passes between people primarily from respiratory droplets produced by coughs, sneezes, and speaking. OSHA has tips for employers on how to … Read More »
